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February Mini Book Reviews: Part 3
Y'all know I had to indulge in some romance in February, so I dove into the Greene Sister Series by Kristina Forest! The Neighbor Favor...
Mar 192 min read


The Grimkes: The Legacy of Slavery in an American Family by Kerri K Greenidge
Ready for some Women’s History? I got you! Let’s talk about The Grimkes: The Legacy of Slavery in an American Family by Kerri K...
Mar 182 min read


February Mini Book Reviews: Part 2
This batch of mini reviews are all connected to secrets that each main character has had to keep for their own protection and/or...
Mar 142 min read


Afro-Puerto Rican Spotlight: Ángela María Dávila Malavé & Roque Raquel Salas Rivera
I’m excited to share this newly translated edition of animal fiero y tierno/fierce and tender animal by Ángela María Dávila Malavé &...
Mar 112 min read


February Mini Book Reviews: Part 1
Two books I knew I wanted to read in February were Bemused by Farrah Rochon and Freedom is a Constant Struggle by Angela Y. Davis. Here...
Mar 101 min read


Banned Books Club - Book 5 - Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron
Learn about bestselling book Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron, why it's been banned in some states, and why I recommend it!
Mar 83 min read


30 Book Recommendations for Women’s History Month & Beyond!
Purchase any of the following books here: https://bookshop.org/lists/30-book-recommendations-for-women-s-history-month-beyond Social...
Mar 32 min read


Small But Mighty Book Recs
Looking for something small but mighty? Here are 3 novellas I read in January 😉
Feb 262 min read


Banned Books Club - Book 4 - Pet by Akwaeke Emezi
Pet by Akwaeke Emezi has been banned in school districts in the following states: Texas, Florida, Iowa, Wisconsin, & Kentucky...
Feb 223 min read


Banned Books Club - Book 3 - The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo has been banned in school districts in the following states: Florida, South Carolina, Texas, Utah...
Feb 154 min read


Midnight, Forbidden, and Breathless by Beverly Jenkins
Beverly Jenkins took over January for me! One thing I know I can count on when I pick up her books is that the happy endings will include...
Feb 122 min read


Banned Books Club - Book 2 - Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi has been banned in school districts in the following states: Florida, Maryland, Virginia, Iowa, Wyoming, Texas...
Feb 73 min read


Black History Month: We're Still Here
It's important to remember: We existed in the past. We exist now. And we will continue to exist in the future.
Feb 12 min read


Banned Books Club - Book 1- Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
Last Night at the Telegraph Club has been banned in school districts in the following states: North Carolina, Florida, Utah...
Jan 303 min read


Insights from The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin
If you’ve never read a book by James Baldwin, I recommend his work to you. His insight on American culture is invaluable.
Jan 202 min read


AfroLatine Authors by Bookish AfroLatina
AfroLatine authors I want to share with y'all.
Jan 123 min read


December Reading Wrap-Up
Let's get into my December reads, shall we? 👀
Jan 24 min read


November Reading Wrap-Up
Let’s get into my November reading wrap-up! I read 6 books last month: 3 Fantasy, 1 Sci-Fi Graphic Novel, 1 Historical Fiction, and 1...
Dec 14, 20242 min read


Special Book Review: Sleeping with the Frenemy by Natalie Caña!
Sleeping with the Frenemy follows Sofi and Leo (the 3rd Vega) as they navigate a complicated relationship they've been hiding since high...
Nov 30, 20241 min read


Puerto Rican Heritage Month: A Pair of Book Recommendations
Friends, I have a pairing of two fantastic books for you! But before I get into it, I need to set the stage. My maternal family have...
Nov 25, 20242 min read
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